Kindred. Performed by Renee & Friends. CD. Approx. 30
min. Label: One Melody Records. 2019. Price: CD or download: $13.98.
Grades K and up
Soaring and heartfelt vocals, with
beautiful harmonies, are the hallmark of these 11 outstanding songs, nine originals
written by Renee Stahl and two covers. The songs are performed in several
musical styles: rock folk, pop, soft shoe, and rap. Renee is joined by several
guest vocalists, including Ziggy Marley, Lisa Loeb, Elizabeth Mitchell, Christ
Stills, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Jeremy Toback, and Jennifer Paskow. Several
songs also feature children’s voices. Tom Rossi performs most of the background
instruments, with assistance from other musicians on guitar, bass, upright
bass, violin, cello, horns, drums, cymbals, and glockenspiel. Sung in a round, “Kindness”
is cool. Those who want to change the “Super Fragile World” should also think
about changing themselves. Ziggy Marley performs a wonderful cover of a Cat
Stevens classic--“Where Do the Children Play?” The future “Leaders of the World”
stand up for what they believe in. “Home” is the place I love. “Kindred” is
family that makes one laugh when they’re feeling blue, and with whom one’s
heart is free. “Nothing and No One” can ever take
away my love. An ant can’t move a rubber tree plant, but he has “High Hopes” in
this cover of a classic Sammy Cahn tune. “Be Curious” about the big wide world.
You can “Rely” on me. “How Did You Get So?” sweet, big, strong, smart, and beautiful,
asks a mother of her child. This smooth and thoughtful album, so easy on the
ears, will appeal as much to adults as to children.
Website: www.reneeandfriends.com
Website: www.reneeandfriends.com
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